U5 CW 40.5
Uses less electricity than 85% of the 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L on the EU register. At your selected price (European Union) that is €29 a year, €295 over ten years.
- Electricity
- 104 kWh / year
- Typical 142 kWh
- Running cost
- €29 / year
- −€11 vs typical
- Per 100 litres
- 88.1 kWh
- Typical 106.0 kWh
In the most efficient quarter of its group: 27 % below the typical 142 kWh. Only 4% of comparable models have a better class than F. At 41 dB it is 2 dB louder than the typical model in its group. Of 2 U5 models in this group, it is the most efficient.
Where it stands
Rank 118 of 1,343 wine coolers, 100–199 L by yearly consumption. 117 use less.
Next to it in the ranking
- Tecfrigo WINE 46/1 FG 104 kWh same
- Witt WU6070P-2B45 104 kWh same
- U5 CW 40.5 104 kWh
- Cavin PCS45 104 kWh same
- Cavin WB49B-V2 104 kWh same
What it will cost you
| Period | CW 40.5 | RS6009V2R series | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | €29 | €17 | −€12 |
| 5 years | €147 | €85 | −€62 |
| 10 years | €295 | €170 | −€125 |
| 15 years | €442 | €255 | −€187 |
Is the more efficient model worth its price?
Enter both purchase prices to see the total cost of ownership.
Space and noise
Compartments · 118 L
88.1 kWh per 100 litres a year; the typical model in this group needs 106.0.
Noise · class C
Same size, lower running cost
On sale, at least 10% less energy, same size group
| Model | kWh / yr | Saves / year |
|---|---|---|
| U5 CW 40.5 (this model) | 104 | — |
| 60 | €12 | |
| 63 | €12 | |
| 67 | €10 | |
| 69 | €10 | |
| 71 | €9 |
Label and product sheet
- Energy class
- F (scale A–G)
- Energy consumption
- 104 kWh/year
- Total volume
- 118 L
- Fridge / freezer
- 118 L / 0 L
- Noise
- 41 dB(A), class C
- Height × width × depth
- 830 × 493 × 600 mm
- Installation
- freestanding
- Climate classes
- SN, ST
- Guarantee (supplier)
- 1 years
- Spare parts (minimum)
- 7 years
Model numbers and history
Registered by U5 under one model number.
CW 40.5
- Placed on the EU market
- First published in the EU register (EPREL)
Questions
How much does the U5 CW 40.5 cost to run?
At continuous operation it uses about 104 kWh a year according to its EU energy label. At the EU average household price of 0.283 €/kWh that is about €29 a year, or €295 over ten years.
Is the U5 CW 40.5 quiet?
Its label states 41 dB(A), noise class C. The typical wine coolers, 100–199 L model is 39 dB(A).